2+ hour, 30+ min ago  (1016+ words) The Ceres and Hughson library branches are hosting special events this month designed to foster interest in reading but also offer persons of all ages fun activities aimed at community connection. Turn mess into art at 4 p. m. on Thursday, July 2. Participants…...

3+ hour, 26+ min ago  (550+ words) Do you know anyone who is happy about the state of our politics and the communication style used in our elections? I don't either. It is much more difficult to have discussions with people who have different opinions and/or…...

1+ hour, 54+ min ago  (520+ words) America celebrates 250 years of independence on Saturday, making this a truly special Fourth of July. There are plenty of free activities offered in Stanislaus County. The annual Stanislaus County Fourth of July Parade will take place in downtown Modesto at…...

3+ hour, 45+ min ago  (245+ words) September 10, 1929 " June 15, 2026 Maxine Laverne Raymond was born on September 10, 1929 in Choctaw, Oklahoma delivered at home by her Grandmother Maggie. Maxine's family moved west where Maxine was raised in the farming heartland of California. She graduated from Ceres High School in…...

1+ hour, 54+ min ago  (542+ words) Two members of the Ceres City Council balked last week at city plans to team up with the Salvation Army Red Shield Center in south Modesto for swim lessons in light after the city cancelled its own aquatics program for…...

2+ hour, 24+ min ago  (432+ words) Residents will likely see an increase in illegal fireworks this year because of the Fourth of July holiday falling on Saturday and due to the 250th anniversary celebration of America's independence but police will attempt to catch as many violators as…...

2+ hour, 59+ min ago  (148+ words) A Wednesday, June 24 traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a 59-year-old Modesto driver on drug charges. Ceres Police Officer Kyle Hatcher was patrolling the area of Whitmore Avenue and 9th Street when he made a traffic stop for multiple vehicle…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago  (1119+ words) Stanislaus County supervisors approved the creation of a new task force last week aimed at addressing the growing number of food vendors operating without permits. The proposal was approved at the June 23 meeting. The interagency task force will bring together…...

3+ hour, 52+ min ago  (744+ words) Cristian Bossard had a productive junior campaign with Central Valley's boys golf program this spring. "This was his first season playing competitive golf," said William Bossard, head coach of the Hawks and Cristian's father. "It was a learning curve. As…...

2+ hour, 50+ min ago  (269+ words) A Stanislaus County jury has convicted a Hughson man of multiple felonies after prosecutors said he assaulted his wife, violated a protective order, threatened to kill her if she testified and later pointed a firearm at his father during a…...